South Africa e-Visa System

South Africa to open e-visas to these 20 countries

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 18:18

South Africa is a country that generally welcomes visitors and grants visa-free entry to a number of nationalities. However, there are some foreign nationals that do require visas to pass through the country’s borders. ENTRY TO SA A number of visitors wish to travel to South Africa but are often deterred by lengthy visa delays […]

Uber

Uber to launch accounts with extra safety features for teenagers

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 18:17

Uber has announced that they will now allow teenagers (13-17) to own accounts with extra safety features on their app. Transporting services company, Uber is expanding its rider base with a new service that lets teenagers experience a trip and ride alone. ALSO READ: Taxi drivers destroy Uber cars for offering cheaper rides [Pictures] UBER TO […]

Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns

Orlando Pirates man set to leave club and join PSL rivals!

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:41

After a five year spell at the club, an Orlando Pirates midfielder is set to leave the club and re-unite with a former coach! Orlando Pirates midfielder Ben Motshwari has been linked with a sensational move to rivals SuperSport United. According to reports, the out-of-favour midfielder, is set to reunite with former coach Gavin Hunt! […]

Roasted beef strips and vegetables for a tasty one-pan dinner

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:20

Whether you’re doing meal prep for the week or need a simple weeknight meal for the family, try these roasted beef strips and vegetables. When you get home after a long day of work, you really don’t always want to cook and there are some other challenges that make evenings a bit frustrating. Sometimes you […]

Anathi Qolo to lead much-changed Bulls Daisies

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 17:03

The Bulls Daisies will visit the EP Queens at the Isaac Wolfson Stadium in Nelson Mandela Bay, on Saturday, 20 May. Anathi Qolo will lead a much-changed Bulls Daisies outfit when they return to action (after their second-round bye) in the 2023 SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division competition. ANATHI QOLO TO LEAD BULLS DAISIES The […]

Gwede-Mantashe-GCIS

Mantashe accuses NGO’s of blocking vital development in SA

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 16:49

‘Lobby groups, pit the development needs of poor communities against their own self-proclaimed protection of the environment’-Mantashe As communities and environmental activists in Gqeberha protest over the planned seismic survey off the wild coast, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says their actions do more harm than good. ACTIVISTS CONCERNS ALSO READ:Activists: Fire Gwede Mantashe […]

LATAM

LATAM is relaunching flights to South Africa

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 16:22

LATAM’S SÃO PAULO TO JOHANNESBURG READY TO GO After a recent unfortunate postponement, LATAM Airlines has said that it is now ready to relaunch flights on the São Paulo, Brazil and Johannesburg, South Africa route. The airline confirmed that it would be resuming this commercial route on 4 September 2023, after it had been on hold […]

Snake Kruger National Park

Kruger Park: Ranger shares tragic picture of snake killed by car

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 15:55

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a picture of an unidentified snake sadly having been driven over and killed by a motor vehicle. PICTURE | Caracal hit by vehicle on Suikerbossie near Llandudno, survives REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the […]

smart ID and passport bank branches

You can get a Smart ID or passport at these bank branches

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 15:29

South African citizens are able to renew their Smart IDs or passports at a total of 27 bank branches. The Department of Home Affairs intends to increase the number of branches where the service is available. READ: Latest on fuel price: Petrol, diesel losing battle against weak rand SERVICE COULD BE EXTENDED TO MORE BANKS […]

Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane

Kaizer Chiefs co-coaches shortlist: Who will join Zwane?

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 15:27

Amakhosi management are looking for an additional coach to join Arthur Zwane at Kaizer Chiefs. Here are the men that could be hired. Amakhosi management are looking for an additional coach to join Arthur Zwane at Kaizer Chiefs. Here’s the shortlist of potential candidates. MUST READ: KAIZER CHIEFS – FORMER BAFANA BAFANA COACH OFFERED JOB! – […]

snow South Africa

PICTURES of snowy SA turned into a winter wonderland

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 15:11

Look as more snow is confirmed in these parts of South Africa now on Friday morning, and more snow and freezing temperatures are expected. ALSO READ: Green spaces for human living: many South Africans can’t access PLEASE SEND US YOUR SNOW PHOTOS AND VIDEOS: Please WhatsApp your photos and videos to  060 011 0211. Please remember to include your name, […]

petrol and diesel price

Latest on fuel price: Petrol, diesel losing battle against weak rand

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 14:14

It’s still too early to predict what lies ahead for both petrol and prices in early June, but the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) remains good for motorists in South Africa, BUT … Looking ahead, fluctuations in international product prices and rand weakness show the following under-recoveries (price increases) or over-recoveries (price decreases) for petrol and diesel as […]

Irish Rover cocktail: A rich porter drink for winter evenings

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 14:04

Have a rich experience when you try the Irish Rover cocktail. It’s a beautifully simple and substantial whiskey and porter drink for World Whiskey Day. If you’ve ever thought that your whiskey drink doesn’t have enough body, there are options for you. Just like Irish Whiskey broke the rules before becoming one of the most […]

CPUT eviction order

CPUT students still unsure about what’s next following eviction order

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 14:00

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) students are living in uncertainty about their future following an eviction order. STUDENTS EVICTED FROM CAMPUS After tumultuous protesters damaged buildings and vehicles, the school forced students to leave campus. However, some don’t think this is a good alternative, while others worry about their academic future. The institution sponsored 52 buses […]

Green spaces for human living: many South Africans can’t access

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 13:59

The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. The benefits of experiencing nature on green space for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being are widely documented. But much of the research on these benefits has been done in relatively affluent countries in the global North. There’s little […]

PGA Championship Dean Burmester

PGA Championship update: Slow start for South Africans

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 13:51

Dean Burmester and Christiaan Bezuidenhout are on the cut line after round one of the PGA Championship at Oak Hill Country Club. It wasn’t a great day for the South African charge at the year’s second Major. While darkness suspended the first round, all four had completed their rounds. ALSO: Saffas loving life at LIV SAFFAS […]

Minister of Justice Ronald Lamola. Source: Department of Correctional Services

South African prisons are intact, Lamola gives assurance

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 13:29

Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola reportedly assured South Africans the country’s prisons are not porous centres synonymous with escapes. Lamola made these remarks on Thursday, 18 May during his budget speech for his department, News24 reported. PRISON POPULATION OF OVER 157 000 He said South Africa has a prison population of more than 157 000 […]

Fikile Mbalula anc coalition team

ANC Strategy? Mbalula insists load shedding will end by December

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 13:11

Fikile Mbalula had Mzansi in disbelief when he confidently said that he believed without a doubt that load shedding will have ended by December. The African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula was recently interviewed on the Power to Truth show with JJ Tabane and gave his take on the country’s current load shedding status. FIKILE MBALULA […]

Johnny Depp teeth

‘Pirates of the Caribbean’: Tweeps react to Johnny Depp’s rotten teeth

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 12:58

A photo doing the rounds on Twitter showing American actor Johnny Depp with rotten teeth has attracted online users’ attention; they have since rushed to the comment section busting jokes and guessing how the Hollywood star’s teeth could have gotten so bad. TWEEPS REACT TO JOHNNY DEPP’S TEETH Best known for his role as Captain Jack Sparrow […]

Airlink wet runway incident

Airlink to increase services on a few South African routes

By Mimi Mfundisi 19-05-23 12:49

Privately-owned airline, Airlink has announced that it will be increasing frequencies on a few local routes in South Africa. AIRLINK: MORE FLIGHTS TO MBOMBELA AND BLOEMFONTEIN In response to the demand for MORE flights on certain South African routes, Airlink will be upping frequencies. The additional flights will be on the Cape Town to Mbombela […]

skincare

Winter skincare: Superfood ingredients that are perfect skin exfoliators

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 12:40

Winter is here, and with it comes the need to revamp our skincare routine and start exfoliating. But before you grab any old exfoliator, have you heard of superfood skin ingredients? It’s the latest skincare trend. ALSO READ: ‘These are fire’: Slay queen bedazzles nails with R100 note [photos] EXFOLIATION IS KEY, ESPECIALLY DURING THE WINTER […]

gambling ads during sports games

Concern about gambling ads dominating sports broadcasts

By Hennely Nel 19-05-23 12:16

Turn on the TV and you’re four times more likely to see a gambling ad during a sports broadcast than during other programming. The number of gambling ads on TV has grown from 374 a day in 2016 to 948 in 2021. The Australian Football League and National Rugby League have an “official wagering partner”, […]

Sable antelope

Kruger National Park: Rare sighting of two Sable antelope – VIDEO

By Garrin Lambley 19-05-23 12:08

A Kruger National Park game ranger has shared a video clip of two Sable antelope fighting – a rare sight indeed. REMEMBER THIS? | Skukuza Golf Club makes headlines as lions take down giraffe PICTURE | Kruger Park: Hyena feasts near empty BEER bottle – sad sight Posting under the Twitter name ‘The Real KING OF THE JUNGLE’ with the handle @EdwardthembaSA, the ranger captioned […]

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